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*Eskom Loadshedding stage 4 to be implemented – updated 28/12/22

*Eskom Loadshedding stage 4 to be implemented from 16:00 on 28/12/2022 to 05:00 on 29/12/2022 and stage 3 to be implemented from 05:00 to 16:00 on 29/12/2022. This pattern will be repeated daily until further notice.*

_*Issued by George Municipality on behalf of Eskom*_

*George will be affected as follows:*

Wednesday 28/12/2022

18:00 – 20:30

Thursday 29/12/2022

00:00 – 02:30

08:00 – 10:30

16:00 – 18:30

Friday 30/12/2022

00:00 – 02:30

08:00 – 10:30

16:00 – 18:30

Saturday 31/12/2022

00:00 – 02:30

08:00 – 10:30

16:00 – 18:30

Sunday 01/01/2023

06:00 – 08:30

14:00 – 16:30

22:00 – 00:30

 

*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*

Wednesday 28/12/2022

21:00 – 23:30

Thursday 29/12/2022

03:00 – 05:30

11:00 – 13:30

19:00 – 21:30

Friday 30/12/2022

03:00 – 05:30

11:00 – 13:30

19:00 – 21:30

Saturday 31/12/2022

03:00 – 05:30

11:00 – 13:30

19:00 – 21:30

Sunday 01/01/2023

01:00 – 03:30

09:00 – 11:30

17:00 – 19:30

 Making our beaches safer for you!

Prohibited substances and conduct at Municipal Beaches

George Municipality has a NO ALCOHOL policy applicable to Beaches and other Public areas, which will be strictly enforced especially during the Festive period. The George law enforcement officers will be assisted by beach monitors during the Festive season to assist with beach patrols, and the enforcement of Municipal bylaws to ensure safe beaches for everyone.

The control, searching of vehicles and bags access at municipal beaches is implemented under “The access to public premises and access of vehicles Act (53 1985)”. Members of the Public are warned that prohibited substances, weapons, alcohol, fireworks etc. will be confiscated and that fines can be issued. All confiscated items or goods will be handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for disposal.

No dogs or other animals are allowed on the beach, unless there are signs, which identify any allowed times and areas.

George Municipality encourages all beachgoers to co-operate with our officials to ensure their visit to the beach is a safe and enjoyable experience. Neighbourhood Watch, Community Police Forums, George and Provincial Traffic Services, SANPARKS, National Sea Rescue Institute, Private Security Companies, the South African Police Service (SAPD) including Business Owners also assist the Municipality to ensure a safe festival season. Previous festive seasons have been very successful due to the excellent co-operation between all role players and members of the public.

The beach areas under the control of the George Municipality include Wilderness Main Beach, Wilderness Lagoon, Wilderness Steps, Wilderness Lientjiesklip, Victoria Bay Beach, Gwaing River Mouth Beach and Day Camp and Herold’s Bay Beach and Tidal pool.

For any further information on complaints please contact the Law Enforcement office on 044 801 6350 (07h45 – 16h30)
or 044 801 6300 (A/h Assistance team only for bylaw-related offences and emergencies).

The public can also send e-mails to sprins@george.gov.za with complaints of related matters.
Law Enforcement Office – 25B Cathedral Street.

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Veiliger strande vir almal!

Verbode middels en gedrag by Munisipale Strande

George Munisipaliteit het ‘n GEEN ALKOHOL beleid van toepassing op strande en ander openbare gebiede, wat veral gedurende die Feestyd streng toegepas sal word. Die George-wetstoepassers sal gedurende die Feestyd deur strandmonitors bygestaan word om te help met strandpatrollies, en die toepassing van munisipale verordeninge om veilige strande vir almal te verseker.

Die beheer, deursoeking van voertuie en saktoegang by munisipale strande word geïmplementeer onder “Die Wet op Toegang tot Openbare Persele en Toegang tot Voertuie (53 1985)”. Lede van die Publiek word gewaarsku dat verbode middels, wapens, alkohol, vuurwerke ens. op beslag gelê sal word en dat boetes uitgereik kan word.Alle gekonfiskeerde items of goedere sal aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) oorhandig word vir wegdoening.

Geen honde of ander diere word op die strand toegelaat nie, tensy daar tekens is wat enige toegelate tye en gebiede identifiseer.

George Munisipaliteit moedig alle strandgangers aan om met ons amptenare saam te werk om te verseker dat hul besoek aan die strand ‘n veilige en aangename ervaring is. Buurtwagte, Gemeenskapspolisieforums, George en Provinsiale Verkeersdienste, SANPARKE, Nasionale Seereddingsinstituut, Private Sekuriteitsmaatskappye, die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) insluitend sake-eienaars staan ook die Munisipaliteit by om ‘n veilige feesseisoen te verseker. Vorige feesseisoene was baie suksesvol vanweë die uitstekende samewerking tussen alle rolspelers en lede van die publiek.

Die strandgebiede onder beheer van die George Munisipaliteit sluit in Wildernis Hoofstrand, Wildernisstrandmeer, Wildernis “Steps”, Wildernis Lientjiesklip, Victoriabaaistrand, Gwaingriviermondstrand en -dagkamp en Heroldsbaaistrand en Getypoel.

Vir enige verdere inligting oor klagtes kontak asseblief die Wetstoepassingskantoor by 044 801 6350 (07h45 – 16h30)
of 044 801 6300 (N/u-bystandspan slegs vir verordening-verwante oortredings en noodgevalle).

Die publiek kan ook e-posse stuur na sprins@george.gov.za met klagtes oor verwante sake.
Wetstoepassingskantoor – Cathedralstraat 25B.

Public Notice: Incidents at Victoria Bay and Wilderness Beach

Public Notice: Incidents at Victoria Bay and Wilderness Beach

Issued by George Municipality 28 December 2022

George municipal lifeguards at Wilderness main beach responded to an incident yesterday where three family members from George were caught in rip currents.

Lifeguards reached a 10-year-old girl in the mid breakers finding her unresponsive. Unfortunately, despite extensive efforts to resuscitate her, she was sadly declared deceased. Lifeguards were able to assist a young teenage male to shore and he was unharmed. A 16-year-old girl was resuscitated and stabilised and was released into the care of emergency services.

A search is continuing for a 26-year-old male that went missing at Victoria Bay beach.

In all incidents the George Municipality lifeguards, NSRI, Western Cape Government Health EMS paramedics and George Municipal Law Enforcement officers worked together to manage the incidents.

George Municipality rescue craft jet-rib and two NSRI rescue crafts were activated during the incidents.

Dr Michele Gratz, Municipal Manager of George Municipality, extended her heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased.

Dr Gratz and the NSRI commended members of the public at Wilderness beach for their assistance and support on the scene.

Eskom Stage 3 loadshedding implemented – updated 27/12/2022

*Eskom Stage 3 loashedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 tomorrow morning. This will be repeated everyday for the remainder of the week. Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 tomorrow morning until 16:00. Issued by George Municipality on behalf on Eskom, Tuesday, 27 December 2022 at 12h30*
 
-*George will be affected as follows:*_
Tuesday 27/12/2022
18:00 – 20:30
 
Wednesday 28/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30
 
Thursday 29/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
 
Friday 30/12/2022
00:00 – 02:30
08:00 – 10:30
16:00 – 18:30
 
Saturday 31/12/2022
16:00 – 18:30
 
Sunday 01/01/2023
14:00 – 16:30
22:00 – 00:30
 
_*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*_
 
Tuesday 27/12/2022
21:00 – 23:30
 
Wednesday 28/12/2022
05:00 – 07:30
21:00 – 23:30
 
Thursday 29/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
 
Friday 30/12/2022
03:00 – 05:30
11:00 – 13:30
19:00 – 21:30
 
Saturday 31/12/2022
19:00 – 21:30
 
Sunday 01/01/2023
17:00 – 19:30

Eskom Stage 1 loadshedding schedule

*Eskom Stage 1 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Monday morning until further notice. This is possible due to the lower demand for electricity during the day, reducing the reliance on emergency generation reserves. We appeal to the electricity consumers to continue to using electricity sparingly.*
_*Issued by George Mun on behalf of Eskom*_
*George will be affected as follows:*
Monday 26/12/2022
18:00 – 20:30
Tuesday 27/12/2022
none
Wednesday 28/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30
Thursday 29/12/2022
08:00 – 10:30
Friday 30/12/2022
16:00 – 18:30
Saturday 31/12/2022
none
Sunday 01/01/203
22:00 – 00:30
*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*
Monday 26/12/2022
21:00 – 23:30
Tuesday 27/12/2022
none
Wednesday 28/12/2022
05:00 – 07:30
Thursday 29/12/2022
11:00 – 13:30
Friday 30/12/2022
19:00 – 21:30
Saturday 31/12/2022
none
Sunday 01/01/203
none

*Eskom Loadshedding schedule updated

*Eskom Loadshedding will be suspended at 05:00 on 25 December until 05:00 on 26 December. Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented until 16:00 on 27 December, whereafter Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented.*
_Issued by George Mun 24 Dec 2022_
 
*George will be affected as follows:*
 
Saturday 24/12/2022
20:00 – 22:30
 
Sunday 25/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30
 
Monday 26/12/2022
10:00 – 12:30
18:00 – 20:30
 
Tuesday 27/12/2022
18:00 – 20:30
 
Wednesday 28/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30
18:00 – 20:30
 
*Uniondale will be affected as follows:*
 
Saturday 24/12/2022
23:00 – 01:30
 
Sunday 25/12/2022
None
 
Monday 26/12/2022
13:00 – 15:30
21:00 – 23:30
 
Tuesday 27/12/2022
21:00 – 23:30
 
Wednesday 28/12/2022
05:00 – 07:30
21:00 – 23:30

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE, Friday 23 December

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE, Friday 23 December

Stage 4 loadshedding is currently being implemented. Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Saturday morning until 05:00 on Sunday morning. Eskom will confirm the loadshedding arrangements for Christmas Day based on the state of the power system.

George will be affected as follows:
Friday 23/12/2022
20:00 – 22:30

Saturday 24/12/2022
04:00 – 06:30
20:00 – 22:30

Sunday 25/12/2022
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 12:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows
Friday 23/12/2022
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Saturday 24/12/2022
07:00 – 09:30
23:00 – 01:30

Sunday 25/12/2022
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 15:30

NATIS SYSTEM DOWN AT MVR Hibernia Street and very slow in Blanco

NATIS SYSTEM DOWN AT MVR Hibernia Street and very slow in Blanco

Issued by George Municipality 23 December 2022 at 09h00

 

Please be advised that the NATIS System is currently down at the Motor Vehicle Registration (next to the train station) and is very slow at the Blanco satellite office. No transactions can be done at MVR in Hibernia Street office currently.

No transactions can be done at the MVR currently. Technicians are working on the problem. We thank the public for their patience in this regard.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) operational again

PUBLIC NOTICE: Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) operational again

Issued by George Municipality 22 December 2022 for immediate release

 

The George Municipality Vehicle Testing Centre (VTS) is open again after brake rollers that broke down because of the continuous loadshedding was restored. The VTS is open for business as usual in Hibernia Street (next to the train station).

For any queries contact the VTS on 044 801 9312.

 

FREE 10-POINT HOLIDAY CHECK FOR YOUR CAR!

The George Municipal Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) is again offering a FREE 10-Point Check for your vehicle on 10 to 13 January 2023 (08h30 -15h30). Note first come first served rule will apply.

 

The 10 Point inspection includes:

  • Identification of vehicle
  • Lights
  • Equipment and Body structure
  • Braking Systems
  • Wheels and Tyres
  • Suspension and undercarriage
  • Steering
  • Oil leaks
  • Exhaust System
  • Transmission

 

The full inspection will take approximately 10 minutes and you will be free to go with a clean bill of health – or know that something needs to be repaired before you leave for that long drive.

Safety is our priority – make use of the opportunity to ensure you and your family travel safely this festive season.

 

SAFETY TIPS
Check that vehicle is roadworthy before you start your journey
Carry the necessary equipment and tools to assist you on the road in case of a breakdown
Have enough rest before you start your journey and take a rest every 2 hours
Adhere to all road signs and rules of the road
Maintain a safe following distance
Adhere to and stay within the speed limits
Follow instructions that are given by Law enforcement or Traffic Officials
No overloading of passengers because it affects the braking system of the vehicle
Have the necessary contact numbers in case of emergency
Be patient towards other road users

Public Notice: Gwaiing Landfill site times for Public Holidays and regular days .

Public Notice: Gwaiing Landfill site times for Public Holidays and regular days
Issued by George Municipality 22 December 2022

The Gwaiing Landfill site is open weekdays from 07h00 to 18h00 and on Saturdays from 07h00 to 18h00.
Public Holidays it is open from 07h00 to 15h00, this includes 26, 27 December 2022 and 2 January 2023.
The landfill site is closed on Sundays. The site is situated next to the George Showgrounds on the R102 (Old Airport Road). For enquiries contact the landfill site directly on 044 803 9287/97 or the Cleansing department in Meade Street on 044 802 2900.